AutoCAD: When saving DWG File(s) exponentially grow

Issue:

AutoCAD:  When saving DWG File(s) exponentially grow.

Causes:

• Corruption.
• File(s) have interacted with a 3rd Party Software.
• File comes from a very old version of AutoCAD and has been used for a long time.

 Solution:

• Corruption

Attempt to recover the file

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-File-Corruption.html

• File(s) have interacted with a 3rd Party Software / File comes from a very old version of AutoCAD and has been used for a long time.

Most of the time using the Purge command can help reduce file size.

This Document discusses several things that can be done however using the command line -purge routine is recommended.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Optimizing-the-AutoCAD-drawing-file-Purge-Audit-Recover.html

If this does not help, Try to Wblock the Drawing by selecting Objects.

1. Make sure all Layers are on, Thawed , and Unlocked.
2. On the command line Type “Wblock” and select the <Enter> Key on the Keyboard.
3. Select Objects in the upper left.
4. Do not change the Base Point (This will keep the file in the same location in the new file.
5. Under the objects section pick the Select Objects button. Type all in the command line and select the <Enter> Button on your Keyboard. Select the <Enter> Button on your Keyboard to return to the Wblock Dialog.
6. Select the Path and Location for the new file at the bottom.
7. Select OK.

Figure 1

 Try using the new file and see if this reacts better.

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